TBVHOMM Cabinet Hardware Jig, Punch Locator Drill Guide,Wood Drilling Dowelling Guide for Installation of Handles Knobs on Doors and Drawer, Cabinet Template Tool for Handles and Pulls

Why I reached for this jig

Cabinet hardware looks simple—until you have to drill dozens of perfectly matched holes. I picked up the TBVHOMM jig to speed up installing handles and knobs on a kitchen refresh, aiming for consistent results without building a one-off template for every size. I wanted a guide that set up once and then repeated accurately across a mix of doors and drawers. This one promised exactly that: adjustable scales, drill bushings, and a fence that references from the door edge for repeatable placement.

Build and setup

The jig combines stainless steel and aluminum hardware with an ABS body. It’s not a block of machined metal, but it doesn’t feel flimsy either. The key sliders and fences lock down via knurled knobs, and the engraved scale is easy to read and doesn’t smudge like inked markings. The drill holes are backed by metal grommets that protect the plastic body and help keep the bit running true.

Out of the pouch (which is included and surprisingly useful), the jig breaks into a few sections for right/left orientation, rail/stile references, and pull spacing. Assembly is intuitive: set the vertical offset from the door edge using the fence, set the horizontal center or hole spacing for your handle, snug everything down, and you’re ready to drill. My unit also included three drill bits, which made it easy to get going immediately.

For pulls with common hole spacing, the adjustable arms slide out to match your center-to-center dimension. For single knobs, you center the guide on the door or drawer front and use the single drilling bushing.

In use: speed and repeatability

Once dialed, this jig is a time saver. I ran through a stack of doors first, then moved on to drawers, only tweaking the vertical offset to account for different rail widths. The fence grabs the edge of the workpiece and keeps placement consistent as you hop from piece to piece. The ability to leave the jig on and drill through the guide (rather than marking and removing) reduces a step and removes the chance of alignment drift between marking and drilling.

I found the repeatability to be solid. Handles lined up from cabinet to cabinet, and drawer pulls hit their marks across a long bank. The jig excels at jobs where you’re doing 15, 30, or 60 identical placements; it’s also good for a small bathroom vanity where you only need two holes, but the time savings compound with quantity.

Accuracy and hole quality

Accuracy comes down to two things: the jig’s ability to hold its settings and how well the drill bushing interfaces with your bit. The TBVHOMM jig locks down securely; I didn’t see any creep once the knobs were tightened, and the fence stayed square to the edge.

On the bushings, the guide hole is sized well for a common final drill size, and it works best if your bit matches that diameter closely. If you use a smaller pilot bit through the same guide, there’s a bit of play. My workaround was to start the drill at a slower speed, let the brad-point tip self-center, and then follow with the final-size bit. For the cleanest holes:

• Use brad-point bits for accuracy and reduced wander.
• Drill from the show face. If you must drill through, back the exit side with painter’s tape or a sacrificial block to prevent tear-out.
• Consider a step-drilling approach: pilot first, then finish with the final size.

With those habits, holes were clean and precisely spaced, and hardware seated with minimal adjustment.

Fit and flexibility

The jig is versatile across most face-frame and frameless cabinet layouts. The edge fence references consistently off doors and built-in drawer fronts. For long bar pulls, the sliding arms reach typical center-to-center dimensions without maxing out. I had no problems adapting from small knobs to large pulls.

Recessed panel drawer fronts and profiled edges require a bit more attention. Because the fence needs a flat reference surface, you may need to shim or move your referencing point to a flat rail. When working over a recessed panel, I placed a couple of thin, rigid shims under the jig to keep it from rocking and clamped the assembly. With that, accuracy was back on track.

Portability and storage

A small, soft pouch organizes the components and keeps the scales from getting dinged in a tool bag. The jig breaks down quickly, and the knobs are large enough to operate without tools but not so big they catch on everything in storage. For a homeowner or a contractor bouncing between jobs, it’s compact and easy to bring along.

Durability

The combination of ABS with metal reinforcement is a pragmatic choice that keeps weight and cost down. The metal grommets where the drill rides are crucial—they prevent the guide holes from wallowing out over time. After installing a kitchen’s worth of hardware, my guide holes still felt tight, and the scales hadn’t loosened. I wouldn’t abuse this the way I might a full metal shop jig, but it’s more robust than it looks at first glance.

Limitations and tips

No jig is perfect. Here’s where this one shows its edges and how I addressed them:

• Clamping helps a lot. The fence is good, but on slick finishes the jig can slide while drilling. A quick-grip clamp or even painter’s tape to add friction keeps it planted.
• Bushing/bit fit. If your bit doesn’t match the guide hole, there’s potential for minor drift. Start slow and consider a center punch if you’re nervous about the first bite.
• Bit selection. The included bits get you going, but I preferred my own sharp brad-point set sized to the hardware screws. If your final size is unusual, plan ahead and have the right bit on hand.
• Recessed panels. Provide flat support to avoid rocking. A couple of plastic laminate scraps or a straightedge works well.
• Final alignment. Even with a jig, measure twice. Check your offsets on a scrap or the back of a door before committing to all the fronts.

Who it’s for

• DIYers adding or updating cabinet hardware who want a reliable guide without spending shop-jig money.
• Pros or remodelers who occasionally install batches of pulls and need a compact, repeatable setup on site.
• Small shops that want a dedicated hardware jig for quick jobs and punch-list work.

If you’re a high-volume cabinetmaker drilling hundreds of holes per week, an all-metal, dedicated production jig with hardened bushings and micro-adjustments might be worth the upgrade. For everyone else, this hits a practical sweet spot.

Value

For the feature set—metal-reinforced drill guides, adjustable scales, edge fence, and a storage pouch—the TBVHOMM jig represents strong value. It bridges the gap between disposable plastic templates and heavy, expensive shop fixtures. The performance-to-price ratio is favorable, particularly if you’re tackling a whole kitchen or multiple rooms.

Recommendation

I recommend the TBVHOMM jig. It’s accurate, fast to set up, and consistent across a mix of cabinet doors and drawers. The metal grommeted guide holes inspire confidence, the engraved scales hold settings, and the modular design suits real-world cabinet layouts. Add a clamp for security, use sharp brad-point bits that match your hardware, and this jig turns a tedious, error-prone task into a straightforward routine. For most DIYers and many pros, it’s an easy tool to justify and one that earns its place in the kit.